by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Loyola Chicago came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 35 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 266 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $32,463. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, psychology students borrow a median amount of $66,901 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Loyola Chicago is $747 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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The psychology program at Loyola Chicago awarded 266 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 118 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.